NEA Jazz Master Toshiko Akiyoshi and reed virtuoso Lew Tabackin have been leading and performing in top jazz groups since the sixties. Akiyoshi is known for her challenging and full-textured arrangements that sometimes evoke her homeland, Japan, while Tabackin is recognized for his dedication to showing the full range of possibilities on his instrument – melodically, rhythmically, and dynamically. See Toshiko Akiyoshi & Lew Tabackin Quartet featuring Toshiko Akiyoshi, piano, Lew Tabackin, tenor saxophone & flute, Vincent Dupont, bass, and Mark Taylor, drums at the Jazz Forum on Jan 26 & 27 at 7 & 9 pm both nights!

Christian Sands is only 25 years old, but he’s been playing piano for the past 24 years and has a couple of Grammy Award nominations under his belt, including Best Latin Jazz Piano Solo. Wynton Marsalis named him a “jazz star of the future,” and he’s enjoyed a position in Christian McBride’s trio for the last several years. He takes a fresh look at the entire language of jazz: stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. See Christian Sands Trio at Jazz Forum on Feb. 2 & 3 at 7 & 9 pm both nights!

Valentine's Day Special! Jazz Forum is proud to present, Vocalist Roseanna Vitro and her Grammy Nominated group featuring arranger and pianist, Mark Soskin, known for his work with the great Sonny Rollins, bassist, Dean Johnson, drummer Tim Horner and Downbeat favorite and Grammy Nominated soloist this season, Sara Caswell.

The group has toured extensively and enjoyed rave reviews extolling the blend of Vitro's penchant for telling stories with her crystal clear alto voice, paired with the pristine beautify of Sara Caswell's violin playing. Come hear Roseanna Vitro and her group Clarity perform love songs on February 14th! Doors open at 6 pm for dinner/seating and you may stay for both sets at 7 & 8:30 pm. Special valentines day deal - two sets for one ticket price!

Monika Oliveira is a fresh and exciting vocal presence on the New York - Brazilian music scene today. This singer/songwriter was born in Belém/Pará and raised in Rio de Janeiro. She has been living and performing around New York City for over ten years. She combines her love of Brazil’s musical heritage and her love of Jazz into a sultry variation on both – Brazilian Jazz that is at once moving and rhythmic, pure and passionate. Monika’s voice enchants and entrances through her innate rhythmic feel and phrasing. Her musical experience extends from Jazz Festivals to Clubs, TV, Film, Radio and Broadway.

Wesley Amorim, a guitarist, composer, and arranger from São Paulo, Brazil, started his musical journey at the age of 11 years old. At 17, he began playing and recording professionally using a wide range of music genres, from Brazilian to jazz, rock, pop, and gospel. He has performed in Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Super Star and The Lion King, and with countless artists. Amorim recently moved to the US and has already shared the stage with renowned artists, including Alcione, Oriente Lopez, Luiz Simas, Nanny Assis, Leo Maia, Arthur Lipner, Gene Perla, Eleanor Dubinski, Jackie Ribas, Vanessa Falabela, Itaiguara Brandão, Maurício Zottarelli, and others. See Wesley Amorim Quartet on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 4 & 6 pm!

Monthly Open Jam Session
First Sunday of the month, 8pm-11pm
Next Session: February, 4th

Enjoy watching the Super Bowl on our widescreen tv, while playing pool at the jam session!

We're pleased to continue our monthly Open Jam Session at the Jazz Forum! Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the improvisation and mixture of professional, avocational and student musicians on a wide variety of instruments. The price is $10 to listen or $5 to play. The jam session will be led by the house band: the David Janeway Trio feat. Frank Tate on bass and Chuck Zeuren on drums. Come swing by!

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